Eaton Corp.

By

Willa Plank

Jun 30, 2008 8:20 pm ET

(Cleveland)—Joseph Palchak was named chief executive of this industrial manufacturer’s automotive group. Mr. Palchak, 58, succeeds Scott King, who died earlier this month from cancer at age 48. Jake Hooks, 54, succeeds Mr. Palchak as president of the company’s engine air-management business. Mr. Hooks will be based in Marshall, Mich.